Upgrade Guide
Insta360 X5→Insta360 X6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X6 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X5 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X6
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Resolution120MP vs 72MP (+48MP)
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Battery life140 min (8K30, Insta360) vs 93 min (8K30, Insta360)
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X5 | X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £519 | £619 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 1/1.28" (×2) | 1/1.1" (×2) | |
| Resolution | 72MP | 120MP | ↑ |
| Video | 8K 360° 30fps, 4K 120fps | 8K 360° 50fps, I-Log 10-bit | |
| Stabilisation | FlowState + 360 Horizon Lock (EIS) | FlowState + 360 Horizon Lock (EIS) | |
| Battery Life | 93 min (8K30, Insta360) | 140 min (8K30, Insta360) | ↑ |
| Weight | 200g | 196g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Mount | Fixed dual lens (360°, replaceable lenses) | Fixed dual lens (360°, replaceable lenses) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (V30) | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) + 64 GB built in |
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